Risley Avenue is in London and in Haringey district. N17 7HP is located in the White Hart Lane electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tottenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Risley Avenue, London, N17 7HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: N17 7DD, N17 7DB, N17 7EP, N17 7HR, N17 7ER, N17 7DL, N17 7PD, N17 7PA, N17 7DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding N17 7HP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 53.9% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 47.2% | 46.1% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around N17 7HP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.9% | 50.5% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 34.4% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 5.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 9% | 5.5% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.4% | 47.6% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 28.9% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 14.9% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 6% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.3% | 24.7% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 8.9% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 11.7% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 15.1% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 33% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 9% | 2.7% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 7.5% | 9.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 6.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.9% | 11.2% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 10.2% |
| Other Black | 5.4% | 1.2% | -4.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 50.9% | 47.5% | -3.4% | 81.4% | -33.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 6.4% | 10.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 9.3% |
In this area, 54.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.6% | 54.4% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -28.8% |
| European Union | 9.9% | 14.8% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 10.7% | 8.9% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 8.1% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 5.6% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 5% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8% | 9.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 7.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.3% | 54.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -28.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 33.3% | 31.4% | 9.8% | 23.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 6% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 3.9% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 33% | 2.1% | -30.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.3% | 37.2% | -15.9% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 14.8% | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 7.1% | 0.6% | 6.5% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Risley Avenue was 71.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.6% lower than the Bruce Castle average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Risley Avenue has the 18th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Bruce Castle and the 229th lowest crime rate of 701 local areas in Haringey .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 169 Risley Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-09-29 | £475,988 |
| 149 Risley Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-08-17 | £410,444 |
| 149 Risley Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £395,050 | 2016-03-04 | £506,673 |
| 169 Risley Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2015-08-28 | £494,597 |
| 169 Risley Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2007-07-17 | £512,068 |
N17 7HP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in N17 7HP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 22 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 4out of 4 | 846 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 2,316 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud Green Pre-School Centre Ennis Road , Stroud Green N4 3HD | - not rated | 4,318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Islington Nursery School 110-112 Tollington Park , N4 3RB | 3out of 4 | 4,640 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risley Avenue Primary School The Roundway , Tottenham N17 7AB | 3out of 4 | 379 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Risley Avenue Junior School The Roundway , Tottenham N17 7AB | - not rated | 379 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Risley Avenue Infant School The Roundway , N17 7AB | - not rated | 379 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadwater Farm Infant School Moira Close , N17 6HZ | - not rated | 460 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willow Primary School Adams Road , N17 6HW | 4out of 4 | 460 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset School White Hart Lane , N17 8HL | - not rated | 939 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Tottenham UTC Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 1,296 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside High School, A Business & Enterprise Specialist School White Hart Lane , Wood Green N22 5QJ | - not rated | 1,414 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy Woodside White Hart Lane , Wood Green N22 5QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Loughborough School Holcombe Road , Tottenham N17 9AD | - not rated | 1,451 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form Centre White Hart Lane , N17 8HR | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 1,378 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 1,844 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,657 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 2,016 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 4,028 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ | - not rated | 4,461 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brook Special Primary School Adams Road , Tottenham N17 6HW | 4out of 4 | 512 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Preparatory School Church Lane , Tottenham N17 7AA | - not rated | 512 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Excelsior College Selby Centre , Selby Road N17 8JN | - not rated | 828 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Assunnah Primary School 565 A , HIGH ROAD N17 6SB | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church of God In Trinity (Orthodox) 142 Amersham Avenue , Edmonton N18 1DY | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockstone Community Foundation | 335 Lordship Lane, Tottenham | 371 yd | |
| Volkies | 191 Lordship Lane | 384 yd | |
| Stella Cafe Ltd (Cafe Marina) | 159 Lordship Lane | 398 yd | |
| Starmugs Cafe | 151 Lordship Lane | 506 yd | |
| Tower Cafe | 460 Lordship Lane, Tottenham | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neza Caffe Bar | 155 Lordship Lane, Tottenham | 538 yd | |
| The New Moon Public House | 413 Lordship Lane, Tottenham | 662 yd | |
| The Antwerp Arms | Antwerp Arms, 168 Church Road | 674 yd | |
| Shawarma_gyros @ | Antwerp Arms, 168 Church Road | 674 yd | |
| Antwerp Arms Association | Antwerp Arms, 168 Church Road | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mint Leaf Curry House | 268 The Roundway, Tottenham | 267 yd | |
| New Happy Garden | 189 Lordship Lane | 388 yd | |
| Pikkle Peppa Caribbean Cuisine | 159B Lordship Lane, Tottenham | 398 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 183 Lordship Lane, Tottenham | 398 yd | |
| Shell Tottenham Service Station | 311 The Roundway, Tottenham | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury’s | 421 Lordship Lane, Tottenham | 662 yd | |
| Elif Food Centre | 155 Mount Pleasant Road | 806 yd | |
| Asda Service Station | 335-337 White Hart Lane, Tottenham | 1,016 yd | |
| Ziaronca Delikatesy | 542-544 Lordship Lane, Wood Green | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moselle School (Closed) Adams Road | 504 yd | |
| Broadwater Farm Community Centre ADAMS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 513 yd |
| Lordship Recreation Ground LORDSHIP RECREATION GROUND LORDSHIP RECREATION GROUND ADAMS ROAD | cycling, grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Bruce Castle Park LORDSHIP LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 775 yd |
| The Devonshire Hill Nursery & Primary School WEIR HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Selby Centre SELBY CENTRE SELBY CENTRE SELBY ROAD | 981 yd | |
| Haringey Borough Football Club COLES PARK COLES PARK WHITE HART LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,021 yd |
| Middlesex University (Tottenham Campus) (Closed) White Hart Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,069 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 173.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.